CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Land Rover Discovery II has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9 reports).
2001 Land Rover Discovery II recalls
Most common 2001 Land Rover Discovery II problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WAS A LOSS OF DRIVE AND WE COULD NOT USE THE TRANSMISSION PARK FUNCTION TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. INSTEAD WE HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V028000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAILED CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FAIL. THE ACTIVE CORNERING ENHANCEMENT (ACE) PUMP BANJO BOLT LOST TORQUE AND ALLOWED FLUID TO LEAK PAST THE JOINT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V006000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO VERIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT, MY WIFE APPLIED THE BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED OUR 2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE HARDER SHE PUSHED, THE MORE IT ACCELERATED. FORTUNATELY, SHE HIT A CONCRETE ENCASED LIGHT STANDARD BEFORE HITTING ANYONE OR ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS NOT HURT, ALTHOUGH VERY TRAUMATIZED, BUT THE VEHICLE HIT SO HARD, IT CRUMPLED THE WHOLE FRONT END, EFFECTIVELY TOTALING THE VEHICLE. I WAS DISMAYED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF LAND ROVER SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENTS WHEN I GOOGLED IT. IT CERTAINLY APPEARS THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHICH HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVED THRU ANY RECALL EFFORTS BY LAND ROVER. I INTEND TO PURSUE LEGAL RECOURSE. *TR
2001 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. AS THE VEHICLE WAS EXITING THE AUTOMATIC CAR WASH TUNNEL, A YOUNG MAN ENTERED THE VEHICLE, STARTED THE ENGINE AND ACCORDING TO HIM, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE. THE MANAGER AT THE CAR WASH INFORMED THE CONSUMER A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED REGARDING SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED LAND ROVER, HE WAS INFORMED NO RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED WITH RESPECT TO HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *JB
2001 Land Rover Discovery II questions
Does the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Engine And Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Equipment:Mechanical:Winch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Land Rover Discovery II?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9), Vehicle Speed Control (6), Power Train (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Land Rover Discovery II has been fixed?
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